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VEBA
www.myfordbenefits.com  or 1-800-248-4444
Retiree Health Care Connect   1-877-829-9444
Retiree $2 Check Off Dues Card:
Mail to UAW Local 588 21540 Cottage Grove, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Monthly Retirees Chapter Board Meeting
held on first Wednesday of the month at noon at Union Hall.
Bring a dish to share and learn from the guest speakers & visit with old friends.
Retiree Benefits
Renee Robertson-Hood         
UAW Benefit Representative

E-Mail: rbraithw@ford.com

Room 118
Plant: (708) 757-5700
Prompt #6 Hourly Benefits

Toll Free Plant: (800) 346-8759
Prompt #6 Hourly Benefits
Plant Fax: (708) 756-6618
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Local 588 UAW Retirees,

I've scheduled a Trust presentation along with United Healthcare, BCBS
MA, Medco, HME(Medical Equipment), and SVS for the March 7, 2012
Retiree Meeting.  Mark your calendars,  this is one of the few face to face
opportunities to receive answers straight from the source.

                               Retirees Chapter Chairman,
               Charles McCrary
BCBS PPO Medical

Here are a few good reasons and example of why you should choose a network provider:

Your out-of-pocket costs are less because network physicians accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s payment as payment
in full, less any UAW CONTRACTUAL Co-pay's, Deductibles or Co-insurance. Network physicians have signed
agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield to accept our approved amount as payment in full for covered services.  This
also applies to any services not covered by our contract. Refer to the Allowed amount on your Explanation of Benefits or
E.O.B. This amount will indicate the contractual rate for services.
Medical Care or office visits are covered with a $20 Co-Pay

Let's assume the LAB amount is $92.00 as indicated in the Charged amount column and the Allowed amount column
indicates $58.00, you would not be responsible for the difference of $34.00 for a In-Network Provider.
EXAMPLE OF EOB
PATIENT: NORMA RAE                PROVIDER: COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
CLAIM: 0000111122222
DATE                                         CHARGED    ALLOWED      CO-PAY           AMOUNT PAID
11/13/12    LAB                   $92.00             $58.00                                                    $58.00

Network physicians must accept Blue Cross Blue Shield’s payment as payment in full. This means you are not
responsible for any charges over what Blue Cross Blue Shield reimburses the provider. It is in you best interest to take
control of your health care and apply a consistent PROACTIVE approach to all of your benefits.
Optional Life insurance 1-800-843-8184
Unicare 3200 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48123
ATTN: Mary Candroski OPT LIFE